Explanation
In the Diancephalon, linking the Nervous and Endocrine systems
Stimulates and Inhibits Pituitary Gland
Hypophyseal portal system
Hormones:: Adenocorticotropic, Growth Hormone, Thyroid-Stimulating, Follicle-Stimulating, Luteinizing, Melanocyte-Stimulating, as well as Prolactin and Endorphins.
Antidiuretic Hormone (kidneys absorb water, less urination) and Oxytocin (Love/Cuddle hormone, feelings of love, sexual arousal, closeness, child/parent bonding, stimulates mammary glands during lactation)
Melatonin maintains Circadian Rhythm
T3 (triiodothyronine) +T4 (thyroxine) regulate metabolism, growth, development. These Thyroid Hormones Need iodine.
Calcitonin decreases Blood Calcium levels by stimulating Osteoblasts
Parathyroid Hormone increases Blood Calcium levels with Osteoclast activity.
Cortex and Medulla:
Corticosteroids SSS Mineralosteroid=Salt, (Aldosterone) Glucocorticoid=Sugar, (Cortisol) Gonadocorticoid=Sex
Medullary Hormones AMEN (Adrenal Medulla secretes Epinephrine and Norepinephrine) = Sympathetic System Arousal
Endocrine and Exocrine functions
Contains Islets of Langerhans, containing Alpha + Beta Cells
Alpha Cells- Glucagon increases blood glucose
Beta Cells- Insulin decreases Blood Glucose
Pair of Almond-Shaped Glands in female body
Secrete Estrogens, Progesterone, and Relaxin
Contain Interstitial Cells of Leydig, which secrete Androgens. such as Testosterone
Site of Maturation for T lymphocytes from Bone Marrow.
Secretes Thymosin (T lymphocytes) and Thymopoietin (B and T lymphocyte differentiation)
Releases Atrial Natriuretic Hormone (Lowers Blood Pressure)
Erythropoietin (EPO) stimulate RBC production in Bone Marrow
Renin Increases Blood Pressure
Also Gastrointestinal Mucosae
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) pregnancy hormone
Placental Lactogens- prep for lactation
Relaxin- works w/ progesterone to maintain pregnancy, relaxes joints/ligaments to assist childbirth
Relaxin- Enhances sperm motility
Crear